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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Charities face staff and volunteer crisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges
NEWS 28 December 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Finances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite
Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves
NEWS 27 December 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Edinburgh Rape Crisis announces temporary closure of East Lothian sexual abuse service
The charity said an “insecurity of funding” had led to the decision. 
NEWS 22 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Oxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
NEWS 22 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Bogus charity collectors undertook decade-long fraud
Gang await sentencing
NEWS 21 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Government confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year. 
NEWS 20 December 2023 by Niall Christie
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New artistic director appointed at Tron Theatre
Jemima has won and been nominated for a number of awards and has directed more than 42 professional productions.  
NEWS 20 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Donor impressed by charity's work immediately signs cheque for £2.4m
Eye-watering donation is record amount
NEWS 20 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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